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10 WORK FOR GREATER SOUTH NOTH QP IN 1>1 .A YOU AT OPEN? ING DAY S SKSSION OF SOUTH? ERN COMEMRCIAL CONGRESS. Many Prominent Men in Atu ndaiwv on Annual Event now Convening in i harle?ton?Totbiy Will lie IVacc Day and ^?cri'iMs will Commem? orate Fitly Years of Peace. Charleston, Dec. 13.?That the problems of the South are the prob lerne of the nation was the predomi? nant note sounded at the opening ad? dress at the first day of the Southern Commercial congress held in the Ger? man Artillery* hall. A vision of the South of tomorrow Is being unfolded at the sessions of the Southern Commercial congress. The record of past achievements la being sketched accurately by men who know. All questions making for the progress of the South will be dis? cussed. Drainage, rural credits, a well bal? anced system of agriculture, the de? velopment of Industries and trade? these are some of the more important matters to be given attention by tho congress. Commissioners of agriculture from practically all of the States of the South will gather In Charleston to? morrow and join the deliberations of the commercial congress. The leaders In finance, commerce and agriculture are In attendance upon the congress and questions af? fecting almost every Uns of endeavor in the South are being given close at? tention. There were several hundred dele? gates representing many Southern States and almost every county In South Carolina In convention hall this morning when the commercial con? gress was called to order by Dr. Clar? ence J. Owens, managing director of ; the congress. The invocation was by the Rt. Rev. William A. Ouerry, bishop of South i Carolina, hie invoked divine blessing i upon the deliberation of the con? gress, upon the governor of the State, the president of the United States and I the war-racked nations of Europe. "We meet here today to forget se? cession hall. We are not forgetting i the old South, but representing the i new South," said Mayor John P. Grace, warmly welcoming the visitors. He referred to Charleston as the cap K ' ggf the did aVratfe n.n'l of *he new th. He wag received with up- i placrwr Long au I onttnucd applause gr^tt- < ed G? >. Mum.lug, who delivered an I addrrna of u eh- ome%?SouthCarolina. Enthusiasm ran high in convention I ball when the band played "Dixie" as I the officers of the congress and i speakers entered the hall. An interesting feature of the con- ' ventton today was the large number i of women present at the opening ses? sion. The Souths progress during the past five years was told In facts and figures by the various speakers in a most striking manner at the first day of the congress. South Carolina's progress was reviewed in detail and a statement of this State's unusual ag? ricultural records won much ap? plause. Charleston, the "plumb line port," wae referred to as the Souths great? est port and the open gateway to Panama. Addresses of today were by Gov. Manning, Mayor John P. Grace, Wil? liam ?:. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury; John Barrett, director gen? eral the Pan-American union; John Temple Graves, associate editor of the New York American, and Senator bujinin l'. Fletcher, prosldent of tho congress. The response to the ad? dresses si welcomo was delivered by Thorns* S. Bouthgute, first vice pres? ident of tho congress. "The large attendance Is moat gratifying and I look forward to a most successful session of the con? gress." said John Barrett, director of the I'an-Auon .m union. Ho Is the representative of an organiza? tion that is working for the develop? ment of trade relations between the bolted States and the countries to the South. Mr. Barrett will remain In Charleston for several days. A hopeful spirit v\as breathed In the annual address by Duncan U. Fletcher, United states senator from Florida and pgSSl 'ent of the Southern nmerrlal e on grcss. Senator Fletcher. outlining the purpose of the congress, said thai "It was making for the permanent progress of the c hoh e portion of tie greatest country M earth." We have created a greater na? tion through a greater South," de Clared Senator Fletcher. The largo and distinctive part that, the South has played in the building of the nation was dOSCrlbsd by JohS Temple Graves of the e'Uorial staff of the New York America, He refer? red to **"~7 South as a "splendid prodigal." In defending the right to secede The subject was "The Vic? tories of Peace." The South?, prosperity of today Is If KW SOUTH is THEME OF DE? LIHEKATIONS ON CONGRESS. Agriculture BoOtltOg Attention at Sec oiui Day's Session, VYhb It has larger Attendance?Gov. Maiming Named as Chairman Of House of Governors?1 ilics Begin Contest for Next Meeting with Baltimore in Front Hank. Charleston, Dec. 14.?The new South as a monument to the vieiorios of peace during the last half century was the general theme of the de? liberations of the Southern Commer? cial congress today. There was an increased attend? ance at tho sessions of the congress, w hich are being held in the German Artillery hall. Commissioners of agriculture from several Southern States arrived In Charleston early today from Colum? bia, where they held a business ses? sion Monday and merged their meet? ing with the commercial congress. Peace must come eventually If humanity is to be saved, in the opin? ion of James Brown Sco.t, special ad? viser of the state department, who delivered the first address at the morning session. Announcemeiu was made today that Gov. Manning has been named chairman of the Southern House of Governors for next year. Clarence J. Owens was named secretary. Today several cities of the South began to contest for the next South? ern Commercial congress. Director Owens said today that Baltimore was making a strong bid for the conven? tion In 1916. The next convention city will be announced during the week. The speakers today made a plea for the peaceful development of indus? tries and commerce. While the con grt>8s gave up the entire day to a discussion of the results to be secured by peace, there has not been one dis? cordant note sounded against a sane programme of preparedness by the United States. Practically all of the speakers have Indorsed the position of President Wilson on preparedness. The house of governors today pass? ed a resolution indorsing the position of President Wilson on the question of rural credits and a merchant marine. The resolution follows: "Po*olvcfl, That upon consideration i-r the important practical questions [ which concern the people dlrectl\ Mid immodtafly, and we believe, the j people of the whole country, we hereby fully Indorse the position taken by the president in his address to the congress of tho United States of December 7, 1915, wherein he says 'that we should put into early opera? tion some provision for rural credits,' and further that "it is necessary for many weighty reasons of national ef? ficiency and development that we should have a great merchant marine.' "As related to these two subjects we would lay stress upon the import the wonder of the world," said Mr. Graves, describing the rise of the South to commercial supremacy. The Souths contribution to tho rank of leaders in the United States was re? fer! ed to by the speaker. A tribute by Mr. Graves to Wood row Wilson was applauded for some time. "They are all ours," said the speaker after giving a list of South? ern farm men who have been suc OOMftll In the administration of the affairs of the nation. True American? ism Is found in the South, the speaker said. The cadets from the Citadel and I'orter Military academy were pres? ent at the morning session of the congress. The special chorus of 100 voices won the commendation of tho dele Kales io the congress. Introducing John Barrett of tho Pnn-Amerlcan union, President Fletcher said that he was "the only International officer." Pan-Americanism as proposed In the message of President Wilson was lauded by Mr. Barrett. TomOfTOU Will be "Peace day" at the Southern Commercial congress, when the programme of the South will be reviewed by speakers of na? tional reputation This day will be gl\en up to a jubilee commemorating a half century of good feeling between the seethms of the United States. Sen? ator Fletcher will preside. "Peace ;>')il Pan-America" will be the subject of an address by S. Perez Triana, representing the United States of Colombia. James Brown Scot', special adviser of the state depart? ment and Chairman of the joint navy and state neutrality board, will speak on some subject to be announced. Another address of the day will be by Arthur i>. Call, wwcutlve director of the American Peace society. Ed? win Warliebl. former governor ol Maryland and a big ligure in the world of finance, is to deliver an ad? dress at the morning session of the congroea i i ???WBWBWBBBBPWB a rice of a solution of the problem of marketing, particularly as applied to all farm products, involving also eco? nomic distribution generally. "Resolved, further, That in men? tioning the above specific subjects, we do not mean to imply any lack of cordial indorsement of the poli? cies and principles of a national and international character announced by the president to all of which we pledge our earnest and serious sup? port." Gov. Manning did not attend the sessions of the congress today. He was busy at a meeting of the board of visitors of the Citadel. Delegates attending the congress were the guests this afternoon of thG battleship Heel lying in Cooper river. The cruise about the great naval fighting machines was begun at 3:30 o'clock. Addresses were delivered today by David Ltlbln, an authority of inter? national renown on the question of rural credits. James Brown Scott, special adviser of the state depart? ment and Arthur D. Call, secretary of the American society. S. Perez Triana, representing the United States of Colombia, and Edwin Warfield, former governor of Mary? land, failed to reach Charleston. Both were scheduled to speak at the con? gress today. "I expect a long talk with Mr. Lu bin before I leave Charleston," said Gov. Manning today, discussing the subject of rural credits, While the governor has made no official an? nouncement, it is probable that he will devote considerable space in his annual message to the legislature to rural credits. Mr. Dubin is one of the best authorities on rural cred? its. He is holding daily conferences with delegates to the commercial congress. T. B. Thackston of Spar tanburg, who was appointed a special commissioner by Gov. Man? ning to confer with Mr. Lubin, has arrived in Charleston. Commercial secretaries represent? ing 25 cities of the South are in Charleston for a session of the South? ern association. They were the guests at a luncheon this afternoon given by A. V. Snell, secretary of the Charles? ton Chamber of Commerce, at the Charleston hotel. The secretaries will hold several conferences daring the week when money matters will be considered. In his address to the congress James Brown Scott councilor of the state department, the relation of commerce to international peace was discussed. 1 beg to h.v that th? greatness of] ti e United States is due not to for- j elgn wars which it has waged.'' said ? tiie speaker. "I do not maintain that armament is unnecessary; I do insist that it is a burden, and in the competition of the world for industrial markets and comfort, happiness and prosperity of peoples within national lines, any armament is a burden," said Mr. Scott. The following committee on reso? lutions was appointed this afternoon: Deland Hume of Tennessee, chairman; H. S. Shelor of Oklahoma, George W. Kolnor of Virginia, William H. Saun ders of Washington, A. W. Douglas of Missouri, Adolph Boldt of Texas, Albert E. T?te of North Carolina, A. V. Snell of South Cj .Ina, w. D. Low cry of Alabama, *i..oinas J. Camp? bell of Florida, S\ Ogden Persons of Georgia, William G. Hutson of Ar? kansas and R. S. French of Maryland. Admiral Coffman of the fleet called upon Gov. Manning today at noon to officially pay his respects. He was ac? companied by several aides. "A gunboat or a submarine will not make a strong nation," said David Lubin in his address to the congress this afternoon. He spoke in favor of developing the agricultural system of the country. The ownership of land by tenants was advocated by Mr. Lubin. The German system of na? tional agricultural development was explained by Mr. Lubin. The speaker discussed a scientific marketing sys? tem, which Is now pending in con? gress. "Armament clogs Industry and commerce," he added. "To secure the regular and order? ly administration of International Jus? tice we must e i ve treaties of arbitra? tion as unlimiti 1 hi scope as pos? sible," said the speaker. National defense day at tho South? ern Commercial congress will be cel? ebrated tomorrow by a big open air meeting in Marion square. The principal addresses of the day will be delivered by Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, and Henry F. BrockenridgC, assistant secretary of war, who will come as the personal representative of 1.Pulley M. Garri? son. Oscar S. Straus, an ardent member of the Progressive party, who was re? cently appointed a member of the public service commission of New York by a Republican governor, ad? dressing the Southern Commercial congress tonight, expressed the opin? ion that the United States should be adequately prepared. "I am a man of the 'peace a1 any price' party, as [they call it, yet 1 want to see this counftry adequately prepared," said Mr. Straus in expounding the objects and aims of the league for the en? forcement of peace. "I, for one," he said, "wish to express my apprecia? tion to the administration in Wash? ington for keeping its head level midst the insanity of the world." At an? other time he said, "I believe that we should put ourselves in the position of adequate defense." FLEET PART OF ATTRACTION. Presence in Harbor of Warships and Parade Today Among Big Features. Charleston, Dec. 14.?The presence of the fleet in the harbor today was specially recognized by the Southern Commercial congress when the dele? gates and visitors to the city in at? tendance on the meetings this after? noon visited the fleet at 3:30 o'clock in response to the invitation of Rear Admiral Coffman issued Saturday. The officers and men of the fighting vessels were busy during the visit, explaining the fine points of the fight? ing machines. With their usual will? ingness, the men of the ships took extra pains to impress upon the dele? gates the value of the navy to the country. The bluejackets of the fleet are having a great time during their visit to the city. Besides the various forms of public entertainment that are be? ing provided for the bluejackets, the latter are providing entertainment for the people of the city with their football and basketball games. The mere presence of the men from the ships on the streets of the city is a source of much Interest. The behavior of the men is matter of favorable comment in the city. The weather bureau has smiled upon Charleston and Is giving admir? able weather for the Southern Com? mercial congress and the fleet. The men of the ships are making preparations for the big military pa? rade on the morrow. The sailors are determined not to be outdone by their land brethren, artillerymen and ma? rines. The officers of the fleet are also being royally entertained during their stay In the harbor. Many of them were entertained at a luncheon at the rooms of the Charleston club yes? terday morning which was given by the chairman of the naval committee, E. W. Hughes. Several of them were present at the dinner that was given by Gov. Manning last night. Many of the officers will attend the ball In the Hibernian hall tonight, which Is being given by the Woman's auxiliary to ti e Southern Commercial tongreaa, a banquet will b? given In honor oil ibe anicers and hi delegates to the Southern Commercial congress to? morrow night at the Charleston hotel. The enlisted men of the fleet will be given an oyster roast at the Schutzenplatz Thursday. The war? rant officers of the fleet will be en? tertained at a smoker at the Elks' club Thursday night. EXHIBITS OF SCHOOLS. Charleston, Dec. 14.?The Charles? ton educational exhibit uncfer the aus? pices of the local Woman's auxiliary to the Southern Commercial congress, which is being held in the Charlcs i ton museum, Is a revelation, as an j index to the work that is being done, and has been done in the educational institutions of this city. All the pub? lic schools are represented along with the colleges. Exhibits are there from the elementary schools, Bennett, Craft, Courtenay and Mitchell, white schools, and Simonton and Shaw, the negro schools; Charleston high school, Memminger, Citadel, College of Charleston, Portor Military acad? emy, Medical college, the kindergar? tens of the city and the negro in? dustrial school. The Natural History society and the traveling school ex? hibit of the Charleston museum are also represented. The exhibit is a mosf creditable exhibition of what Is being done in the schools of the city. Yesterday afternoon, the exhibit was visited by many pupils of the schools and by others attracted there. It Is open to the public every day this week. The exhibit was promoted by the local Woman's auxiliary to the South? ern Commercial congress through Its chairman, Mrs. 11. G. Lelding. Miss U M. Bragg was appointed the chair? man of the committee in charge of the educational exhibit and the suc? cess of the committee can be judged by the standard of the displays that they have secured. Prof. Paul Rea, the curator of the museum, provided space for the exhibit in the museum. I The northeastern section of the main auditorium is devoted to the booths that have been arranged by the vari? ous schools. The educational exhibit will be open the entire week for inspection by the visitors. It is to be regretted that the exhibit has come in a week so lull of happenings that the import lance of this single feature is dimmed. QUARTERS REMOVED. Charleston. Dec. 14.?With the ar? rival in Charleston today of E. .T. Watson, commissioner of agriculture, commerce and industries of South 1 Carolina, the headquarters of the National Drainage congress and the Southern Cotton congress were re? moved from Columbia to Charleston. A call by Mr. Watson, who is pres? ident of the two congresses, has brought members of both organiza? tions from all over the South to at? tend special sessions which will be held here this week in connection with the Southern Commercial con? gress. The Southern members of the Na? tional Drainage congress have gath? ered in Charleston for a serious dis? cussion of the drainage of the low lands. The members of the cotton congress will study the question of maintaining the price of the South's great staple. After several sessions the two con- j grosses will be merged with the com- j merclal congress. SV ATTER COTTON MARKST. Corrected Dally by Ernest Field, Got* ton Bayer. ________ ? ?' i Good Middling 11 7-8. Strict Middling 11 5-8. Middling 11 3-8. Strict Low Middling 10 7-8. Low Middling 10 3-8. | Staple eotton 14 to 17c. NEW YORK OOTTOX MARKBT. Tssfdys Open High Low CIoss Gloss Jan. . .11.99 12.09 11.93 11.93 12.10 Mch . .12.25 12.33 12.19 12.19 12.35 May . ..12.50 12.56 12.44 12.44 12.58 Marriage. Miss Eva Hudson and Mr. Leon Hudson, both of Tindal, were mar? ried this morning in his office by the Clerk of Court. .?.ymimmittwtmtTt Iii DRINK A BOTTLE OF "SATANET" I And remember the pleasant Farewell Taste. You 1 will want another, and after drinking three bot I ties, nothing else is good enough for you. Satinet is a full smooth, fruit-juice drink. I ; I Cultivate the Acquaintance. You Will Like It Lumber, Lime, Cement, BUILDING MATERIAL GENERALLY AND FEED OF ALL KINDS. BOOTH & McLEOD, S?cce**orj to Booth Shut r ! mnvor & Supp'y Co. Goo. Epporaorv's Old St*.nd Opp. Court Room Success Without a Bank Account You never heard of a successful man or vroman ? without a bank account did you? If you are a bust- t nes<? man you need a Commercial Account here?if a J housewife you neec -a Household Account here. You i need the kind oi personal oankuig sei v ice we can give to you. May we have you with us ? THE PEOPLES BANK 1905 1915 The National Bank of South Carolina. RESOURCES $825,000,00 Largest Bank ir\ Eastern South Carolina See our last report. Your neighbor's bank* Why not years. It pays to patronize. C. G. ROWLAND, President 6. L. WARREN, Cashier 4????????? ??????????? MM MMMMHj THIS and THAT Whore one man gets rich tlirough ha/ardoiLS specula Uon, a hundred get POOR. Where one man sta>8 poor through the slow methods of 4 saving, a hundred get RIOU. 4 t The wise man chooses the better part, and places his i X money in our bank. i =; The Finft National Bank ; The BaiIey=Lcbby Company Machinery, Mill and Plumbing Supplies, AUTOMOBILE TIRES AND ACCESSORIES. AGENTS FOR $&&nytsim CELEBRATED G. & J. TIRES. CHARLESTON, S. C.